Our Itinerary...

Day 1: Arrival to Ponta Delgada. Transfer to Hotel and check-in according to availability. Breakfast (included) at hotel. After breakfast, get to know Ponta Delgada on a tour by train ride through the city. Enjoy leisure time in the afternoon and a private Welcome Cocktail Party. ​
Day 2: Full-day tour Lagoa do Fogo
Breakfast & lunch included
9:00a.m. Departure towards the village of Lagoa. Visit the ceramic factory, then continue by mountain road to Lagoa do Fogo and view of the island at an altitude of 900 meters. Descend northwards and visit Caldeira Velha, where you can go in the natural thermal springs. Visit the Ribeira Grande hot springs and lunch (included) at a local restaurant. After lunch continue to Ribeira Grande - famous for its basalt architecture. Visit the church "Estrela" and the town and return to Ponta Delgada.
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Day 3:  Full-day tour of Sete Cidades 
Breakfast & lunch Included
9:00a.m. Departure from the hotel taking the mountain road towards the twin lakes. Stop at Vista do Rei viewpoint to take in the remarkable scenery. Descend to the valley of Sete Cidades on the crater ground, with the opportunity to leisurely walk along the shores of the green and blue lakes or just take a coffee break. Continue by the north coast and stop for lunch (included) at a local restaurant. Stop at Capelas, visit the Ethnographic Museum and then to the Pineapple Plantation growing in hothouses.
Day 4: Full-day tour to Furnas 
Breakfast & lunch included
9:00a.m. Departure along the south road passing the village of Lagoa and the viewpoint of Caloura. Stop at Vila Franca, the former capital of the island, for an historical visit and coffee break. Arrive at the valley of Furnas, visit the lake, hot springs and surrounding holes where meals are cooked by using underground vapors. The included lunch, “Cozido,” the traditional dish of the Azores, will be served in a local restaurant. After lunch, visit to the Terra Nostra Botanical Gardens (option to swim in a natural hot water swimming pool), and mineral water springs in the centre of the town. On the way back to the hotel, we will cross to the north coast we will stop at the tea plantation and at at Sta. Iria viewpoint and Ribeira Grande.
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Day 5: Free day, breakfast included. 
Perfectly Planned would be happy to arrange a private excursion.  Or maybe relax at the beach!
Day 6:  Full-day tour Nordeste 
Breakfast & lunch included
9:00a.m. Departure from hotel in Ponta Delgada towards the north coast road, passing by the quaint villages along the coast and spectacular viewpoints with enchanting views of the northeast point of the island, reaching the village of Nordeste. Lunch (included) in a local restaurant or picnic at the "Ponta da Madrugada" viewpoint. Return by Agua Retorta, Povoação (the pioneer village of the island), through the valley of Furnas and along the south coast to Ponta Delgada.
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Day 7:  Free day
Breakfast included. 
Perfectly Planned would be happy to arrange a private excursion.  Or shopping day!
​Day 8: Departure transfer to the airport.
Breakfast included

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Picture emerald beaches, dazzling blue lakes, verdant pastures, volcanic caverns, bubbling mud pots, sprawling sunrises and waterfalls cascading deep into ravines (which you can rappel into, by the way).  ​

Azores-4 Islands
The Ultimate Journey!
Faial, Pico, Terceira & Sao Miguel

Let’s explore and discover the natural wonder of the Azores together! This Portuguese archipelago has something to offer for each and every traveler. The nine islands are often being named the next best destination or greatest hidden gem and have been featured in Travel and Leisure, Jet Setter, CN Traveler, and the NY Times.  

The Azores are a volcanic archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean. Belonging to their mother country, Portugal, the region consists of 9 islands spread out to the west of Portugal, all of which offer unique features, activities, and cultures.  
 
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​Faial known as the “blue” island due to their abundance in hydrangeas.  Every year, this island bursts into bloom with thousands of these stunning flowers. They also have the main recreational marina in the Azores, which is one of the busiest and famous in the world!  It is the linking point for international regattas. This island was the last location of major volcanic activity in the Azores, when Capelinhos (volcano) erupted (1957-58), adding 1km of land to the island.  We will visit this site , it’s interactive museum and marvel at the power of the eruption which engulfed a whole village in 5m of volcanic ash. This incredible area, resembling the surface of the moon, is in stark contrast to the hydrangea-lined lanes of the rest of the island.
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​Pico is the second largest island of the Azores.  Also known for their wine as you will see the actual vines/grapes are grown within the lava rocks on this island!  The unique nature of wine production which can be seen in Criação Velha and Santa Luzia led to recognition as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. The grapes of verdelho wine are planted by the coastline and are protected by walls of black stone laid out in currais and curraletas (rectangular plots), which are one of the biggest stone networks built by man. ​We'll visit places formed by volcanic activity, the local population named them “mistérios” (mysteries), as they saw “rivers of fire” coming out of the earth for no apparent reason, destroying their belongings.


​Terceira is the second most inhabited island of the Azores.  It is the eastern island of the five that form the central group and is the nearest one of São Jorge island.  The capital of "Angra do Heroismo" is classified as World Heritage site by UNESCO since 1983.   Over the years, Lajes has provided support to US and NATO operations, and Operations DESERT SHIELD/STORM. In March 2003, The Atlantic Summit, hosted by the Portuguese government brought many distinguished visitors to the island, including U.S. President George W. Bush.
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São Miguel is the largest island in the Portuguese Azores archipelago.  Famous for it's volcanic landscape peppered with bubbling geysers, colorful flora and rich marine life, including whales and dolphins. The island’s highlights include the twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades. To the east, is Furnas, with fumaroles and hot springs.
Space is limited so don't wait!  Contact us now to reserve your spot to join us on this 4-Island ultimate experience and discover it for yourself. 
Price: $3,100 per person ​​(based on double occupancy)
What's Included: 13-days  12 nights
  • All airfare--roundtrip from Boston (2) and all inner island flights (3) (total of 5 flights)
  • 4/5 Star Hotel accommodations 
  • All transfers (airport roundtrip once arrived in the Azores, harbor/port roundtrip)
  • Escorted tours with English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to parks, museums & hot springs
  • 22 Meals: (13 breakfasts, (9) lunches (on tour days) and some other special surprises! ​
  • Ferry transfer and tickets from Faial to Pico Island.
*Dinners, personal expenses are not included.  Please contact us for more details.
*Itinerary is subject to change without notice in order to accommodate weather, etc. 

If you'd like to do just the island of Sao Miguel, we can accommodate this.  Contact us for more information. 

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